Physician Assistant (PA) – Otolaryngology, Head and Neck

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Job Profile Name:  Physician Assistant 
Job Code:  JP3_11500 
Job Family Group: Allied Health
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Job Family: Clinical Services 
Created/Revision Date: 8/1/2017 
Grade: C108 

 

CORE JOB SUMMARY  

 

The Physician Assistant assesses, plans, and provides patient care, under the supervision of a physician. An employee in this position also examines patients, performs comprehensive physical examinations, and compiles medical data, including patients’ health history and physical examination results. 

 

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS  

 

Makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures. 

Administers or orders diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results. 

Performs minor procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing, and wound care. 

Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and maintains records of treatments and results. 

Provides general health education and assists with emergency treatment and complex procedures. 

Answers calls and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services. 

Records concise, accurate, and legible documentation of medical data on patients’ charts. 

Reports and documents significant information and changes in patients’ conditions. 

Interprets laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients’ clinical presentation and current treatments. 

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. 

 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.  

 

CORE QUALIFICATIONS  

 

Education: 

Master’s degree in relevant field  

 

Certification and Licensing: 

Certifications in relevant specialty or field  

 

Experience: 

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience  

  

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: 

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. 

• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. 

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. 

• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. 

• Commitment to the University’s core values. 

• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment. 

 

Department Specific Functions 

 

 

Examines patient, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis or decides on follow-up procedures. 

Administers or orders diagnostic tests. 

Performs therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infections. 

Develops and implements patient care plans, instructs and counsels patients, and maintains records of treatment and results. 

Prescribes medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations. 

Assists physician, as required, for emergency treatment and more complex procedures. 

Participates in Quality Assurance and Quality improvement initiatives. 

Answers call as needed and participates in audits and inquiries related to billed services. 

Records concise, accurate and legible documentation of patient’s medical data on patient charts. 

Evaluates effectiveness of treatment (if any). 

Reports and documents significant information/changes in patient’s condition. 

Initiate the ordering of appropriate laboratory, radiological and other diagnostic procedure required for specific evaluation(s). 

Interpret laboratory and radiological findings as they relate to patients’ clinical presentation and current treatments. 

Appropriately manages all patients’ concerns. 

Attends all mandatory in-services as directed. 

Maintains professional certifications/licensure in active status. 

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

c108